My grandparents found one of these while moving, with 3 lenses and gave it to me, first film camera, super excited to use it. Excellent tutorial.
@DaveMontejano4 жыл бұрын
LG1031 what an awesome start! Have fun!
@alexpetrella9086 Жыл бұрын
Did you use it
@ferencs.harmat7049 Жыл бұрын
Did you use it
@gl3110 Жыл бұрын
@@ferencs.harmat7049 Yes, only on certain occassions tho, still mostly using my mirrorless just for ease of use but I take this and some film with me if going somewhere sceneinc or special with the family.
@gl3110 Жыл бұрын
@@alexpetrella9086 Yes, only on certain occassions tho, still mostly using my mirrorless just for ease of use but I take this and some film with me if going somewhere sceneinc or special with the family.
@Ferrari360Spyder3 жыл бұрын
I am a real estate Photographer, this camera Canon AE-1 Program was a given to me yesterday as a gift by homeowners who wanted to thank me for helping them sell their home. The camera is literally in mint condition. Very grateful and thankful.
@nicholasmc2009 Жыл бұрын
Literally the exact same situation for me! The homeowner then proceeded to show off their weed plant haha
@andrewfernandez38272 жыл бұрын
I just picked one of these up for $40 earlier today! 9/1/22 Didn’t come w/ a battery and no department stores had any in stock. So I negotiated the price down to $40, leveraging the fact that I couldn’t test any of the functions. The mirror was clean, the light seals weren’t disintegrated, hardly any cosmetic scuffs and it was clean af. So i took a chance. Put a battery in it and BOOM it came to life! All the dials and buttons work properly. Haven’t had the chance to run film through it yet. Fingers are CROSSED! It’s going to be my first experience w/ a film camera, coming from a Sony a6000 w/ a Sony G 18-105mm f4 and a 7 artisans 35mm f1.2. Wish me luck!
@99batboy Жыл бұрын
I found one at a flea market for 5 dollars and everything still works. Literally insane
@juanitomendoza9254 Жыл бұрын
My grandpa gave this exact model of camera as a present to my mom and her brother like in the early 90s. They just passed it on to me. I’m super excited to start snapping photos of the family so that I can one day pass them on to my children. Thank you for your tutorial. It took a lot of the guess work out of it!
@OfficialKraze5 жыл бұрын
I found a canon ae-1 in my attic and I was trying to figure it out using the old manual but this was so much helpful! Just needs a new battery and It's good to go!
@theknockoutladysaint234 жыл бұрын
Almost the same for me, I recently found mine while cleaning my house, I'm not really into photography, but this might change my mind, cause I'm really interested in learning more about this camera.
@joey44824 жыл бұрын
Same jw where does the battery go?
@valzin20125 жыл бұрын
I just took out my dad's Canon AE-1 for the first time in years. I am really excited to use it. Thank you so much for this video!!! Not boring at all!😁
@marsabar192 жыл бұрын
My grandpa had a film camera that he gave to me but it was broken without him knowing and a friend of mine gave me his to try out and was broken as well. Long story short the local photo shop owner gave me his old AE-1 program for free and also all the bells and whistles for it to work and I didn't even have to pay $100 out of pocket for it. I'm glad that I have one now and can't wait to develop my first roll of film soon.
@DaveMontejano2 жыл бұрын
An awesome camera and even better it was free!
@ryleyaveyard3 жыл бұрын
my grandma gave me this camera after my grandpa passed away it was his and it’s a lot more meaningful to me i cant wait to take pictures with it
@Jail-Left-Wing-Traitors3 жыл бұрын
if you sell it, he will haunt you.
@ryleyaveyard3 жыл бұрын
@@Jail-Left-Wing-Traitors noo im not selling it. never!!
@clover16035 жыл бұрын
This was really really helpful for a first time film user thank you 💕💕
@DaveMontejano5 жыл бұрын
clover 160 I’m so glad! Please like and subscribe!
@tanishanchanya Жыл бұрын
This was such an easy and clear video to follow! Simple explanations and to the point. Thank you so much!
@DaveMontejano Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! I’m glad you liked it!
@honoratoguizar84853 жыл бұрын
Best and most simple camara to shoot with, I own one since 1984 and just love it!
@MEbrickCo4 жыл бұрын
I've been learning with a Canon 80D for awhile now, but I started a film class for college so I bought an AE-1. It truly is a beautiful camera and so far I really enjoy it. This video was helpful. Thank you!
@DaveMontejano4 жыл бұрын
Mike Eroyan I’m glad it helped. Have fun!!
@mnpd32 жыл бұрын
The AE-1 was the camera we used in the Army CID. It was a strange beast with its shutter-preferred system. It also wouldn't tolerate rough handling and had a very delicate lens mount compared to the beastly Nikon construction. But, the optics were excellent. The AE-1 replaced the far more expensive and bulletproof Leica and Rollei cameras. I remember turning those cameras into the PDO (Property Disposal Office) only to see them begin destroying them. They drove a #2 screwdriver through the lens and film back with one whack? Reason? Flooding the market with so many cameras was detrimental to company sales. Although I doubt the taxpayer would understand.
@DaveMontejano2 жыл бұрын
Great info!! Thank you so much!
@AnotherInternetBlip Жыл бұрын
Fuck them for destroying the cameras.
@Shnoogums155 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making it super easy and clear when learning the basics of this camera!
@DaveMontejano5 жыл бұрын
Audrey Olmos I’m so glad this video was useful to you. Thanks for stopping by!
@aladinsarsipeus3 жыл бұрын
great vid. i absolutely love old Japanese build quality. picked up one of these from my local craigslist. works wonderfully.
@Insmnyk2 ай бұрын
This video helped me make up my mind, just bought my first "real" camera. Looking forward to a new hobby.
@PT-ly1ck Жыл бұрын
Best video on how to use the Cannon AE-1 Program! Thank you
@DaveMontejano Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@mjztx4 жыл бұрын
Great video. I just bought one and had basically no idea what most of the features/buttons were. Thanks!
@DaveMontejano4 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help! Have fun shooting!
@dougbrown98614 ай бұрын
I've had mine since 1980 and it still works just like it was new. None of the functionality has appeared to change much from the original. It's an excellent camera especially for a novice or even an experienced photographer.
@soulbronumberone3 жыл бұрын
Great you enjoy using this body. My main film bodies for years were A-1, T70 and T90. I have also used AE-1P but was underwhelmed by it. The T70 is functionally similar but has an incredibly easy to use exp lock button which AE-1P/A-1 also has but is slow and inconvenient in comparison. The T70 also has a partial metering option which saved me on many occasions.
@lulux9795 Жыл бұрын
My father passed away 5 years ago. He collected cameras over his 60 year photography career. I found this camera amongst several other classics a couple months ago. I’m finally using this. I AM IN LOVE.❤️🤍 I miss him so much. He’d be so happy. Photography was his life and passion. He definitely passed it on to me.
@autisticrebel12532 жыл бұрын
The first 35mm camera I used was an Olympus AX-2. It was a point and shoot camera which took very good pictures.
@juliocesarpereira432510 ай бұрын
I have an AE-1 Program and it is a excellent camera. It came with three lenses, a cheap one I sold, a Canon FD 50mm f/1.4 and a 28 f/2.8. The camera in this video might've been serviced recently because after some time, it makes a very distinctive sound that is very appreciated.
@tombo5520013 жыл бұрын
Nice job explaining the works of the camera, I'm looking at selling mine for $50 but couldn't figure out why it wouldn't wind, till I found the battery compartment.
@jackventress21954 жыл бұрын
Just got my hands on one of these the other day and it hasn't been used for like 30 odd years or so but it still works
@flowermaze___4 жыл бұрын
Inspiring stuff and a beautiful object indeed! I'm on the Canon AE-1 over here, been steadily repairing and reviving it!
@hahahafrank2 жыл бұрын
Just ordered on from offer up. This is the best video I’ve seen so far explaining the basics about the camera. Thank you so much for the great video.
@deIcorazon3 жыл бұрын
i just bought one and this was really helpful, thank you so much
@DaveMontejano3 жыл бұрын
So glad I could help! Have fun and thanks for stopping by!!
@vld-mr9 ай бұрын
A camera with 5 lenses for a hundred? Daaaamn. I paid a hundred just for the body and it's the cheapest I could find online. Excellent review, fast and easy to digest
@angelsong58645 жыл бұрын
This was super helpful! Thank you very much! Just got my first film camera (Canon ae-1 program) can’t wait to try it out! This video was super clear on how everything functions!
@richardmang7613 жыл бұрын
My first camera when I was 18 . I love it. It handles like a breeze .
@HtMnBrusso3 жыл бұрын
So glad I found your channel and this video. I am looking to add one of these to my collection of film cameras and this just confirms to me that I want one of these classic beauties!
@marcel9999912 жыл бұрын
Absolute great Tutorial. Thank you very much, man!
@thecurioussquirrelreviews Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I’ve always shot in Manual Mode with my old skool light meter ( Sekonic L-8) on other vintage cameras that I’ve come across. I appreciate the thorough video! Very useful 😊❤
@JoeL-yf4ee5 жыл бұрын
I was given one and came with all the fixing. Think I will try it out. Wasn't sure what it took for a battery. So thanks.
@juliettet2433 жыл бұрын
Thank you, this video is super clear, much easier to understand than the manual!
@LaDonna-nl6dm4 жыл бұрын
I’m trying to learn film photography and found this exact camera for $5.99 at the goodwill. Thank u so much for this.
@Pipp084 жыл бұрын
LaDonna2007 that s cheap!!
@rafireynaldi15884 жыл бұрын
You have to realize how lucky you are! I bought one for $162
@darthkrator93663 жыл бұрын
Lucky Af I’m about ready to buy one for $200
@MrHaydnSir3 жыл бұрын
mine arrived today .. now i gotta learn what each button does 👀 super glad this exists
@MDawood934 жыл бұрын
I just ordered one online, and here's to hoping it arrives unharmed....or arrives at all 😂 I'm excited to start shooting film on this beauty! This video is a great intro to the camera! Been doing digital photography for a few years now but I fell in love with how film looks and I'm excited for it!
@DaveMontejano4 жыл бұрын
M it’s a perfect camera for getting into film photography. Thanks for stopping by and have fun!!
@garrett30554 жыл бұрын
I found one of these at a thrift store for $20. It works great I love it
@MDawood934 жыл бұрын
Dude wow!! I literally am having the hardest time finding it for anything under 300$...and of course online purchases make the whole process feel sketchy!
@voxpathfinder15r2 жыл бұрын
iPhone is cool for photography, and certainly have gotten many photos over the years I would not have gotten otherwise. But nothing, absolutely nothing replaces the images this little gem can capture! I just added this gem to my Canon TLb collection. The photos you take will be timeless. Sure, continue taking your iPhone photos, great, but come back to the beautiful world of film photography
@DaveMontejano2 жыл бұрын
Couldn’t have said it better! Thank you so much for stopping by!!
@voxpathfinder15r2 жыл бұрын
@@DaveMontejano just trying to do my bit to bring people back to the good life before the year 2000. I thought about it the other day and I would say nearly every aspect of life has gone downhill ever since. Part of life back then was hanging out at the local photo shop. That experience is now extinct! The amount of people I socialized with, just over photography was immense!
@variousvisfineart2 жыл бұрын
@@voxpathfinder15r I miss the old camera stores with all the equipment and color pamphlets from the major manufacturers. I really miss the used camera department.
@EM-km8em2 жыл бұрын
Is this the same as the AE1 program ?
@voxpathfinder15r2 жыл бұрын
@@variousvisfineart kids these days have no idea what they’re missing
@caro22292 жыл бұрын
i snagged it for $15 😌very proud of this find
@DaveMontejano2 жыл бұрын
Super duper deal with cheese!!
@abig4443 жыл бұрын
Loved this as a first time user of.film!
@zayflow3439 Жыл бұрын
Been taking photos with my phone but I got this a few hours ago so I’ll see what it can do:D
@indrasixx4 жыл бұрын
love all your review camera videos!
@CharlyHillman3 жыл бұрын
This was absolutely fantastic and so helpful. Thank you!
@ciwanski2 жыл бұрын
Just got one of these. Thank you for this video.
@TAWPhotography3 жыл бұрын
Great overview and tutorial!
@ShustOne8 ай бұрын
Excellent overview thank you so much
@obijuan33283 жыл бұрын
Bought one today, feel like I over paid but I’m happy I have one now.
@Skandalista_fotograf2 жыл бұрын
this is proper review and manual!! Perfect work. Please like and comment to help to spread.
@youngmanchego5 жыл бұрын
This has been very helpful. Thank you.
@number1natasha3 жыл бұрын
thanks for this video!! still educating 2 years on!
@sanfransimo2 жыл бұрын
I think you nailed it with 9:44 through 10:08. Spot on, really.
@DaveMontejano2 жыл бұрын
😂oh man that’s right!! I haven’t thought about this editing blunder in a long time. Thanks!
@sanfransimo2 жыл бұрын
@@DaveMontejano The first nine and a half minutes make up for it ;)
@lulux9795 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this helpful video !
@SamanthaSings1015 жыл бұрын
this was so helpful, thank you SO much.
@aomregcik4 жыл бұрын
I have an original AE-1 and I'm curious if the Program actually has an LCD light meter like you said in the video. My only issue with the AE-1 is that It's sometimes hard to see the reading.
@DaveMontejano4 жыл бұрын
DanFlan not sure if lcd is the right word. It’s more like illuminated numbers inside the viewfinder. Very easy to see.
@tovercashier13 жыл бұрын
Killing it B-Pho. Thanks for making this.
@furan47735 жыл бұрын
great video, really helped me understand how to use it !
@simonfournier87734 жыл бұрын
3 mounth i got it and you teach me how to properly use it, thank you !
@fredthomasiii4576 Жыл бұрын
Great video Dave. I just pulled mine out which I purchased during the '84 Olympics. Where did you get the lens cover???
@DaveMontejano Жыл бұрын
That’s amazing! When I bought the camera it came with the lens cap.
@fredthomasiii4576 Жыл бұрын
@@DaveMontejano thanks Dave. I got lucky after doing some researching. Yes, as mentioned I purchased in early '84 and don't remember the cap but now that I have found one it will add more sentimental value. My photo club buddy and I will be doing a old-school film photography.
@itsjoannalove3 жыл бұрын
Great video!!! Prices must be diff now but I bought mine for $175 on eBay 😅
@sealeazjasso7782 жыл бұрын
AMAZINGGGGGGG
@MJBold_13 жыл бұрын
Crap you paid 100 bucks for it and got 5 lenses? Well then I definitely overpaid haha. That being said, at the dealership I bought it from, 8 of them were sold within 24hrs.. so I guess demand increased over the last year. Oh well, very happy with my purchase. It is a beautiful camera. Looking forward to shoot some film. Will be a nice change from digital. Thanks so much for this neat tutorial. Veeeery useful indeed!
@dflf4 жыл бұрын
The Duracell 28L is the best battery to use with this camera
@digitalbrianna5 жыл бұрын
so helpful!!! thank you
@marianelaguerrerocarranza86252 жыл бұрын
Super good tutorial, well explained, just one question, where can I get a film camera? Is it safe to buy it online?
@DaveMontejano2 жыл бұрын
Ebay, can be tricky if you are just starting out. I know Etsy usually has plenty of film cameras. I personally always try to buy local. Like OfferUp, Facebook Marketplace, and even craigslist.
@marianelaguerrerocarranza86252 жыл бұрын
@@DaveMontejano thank you so much for the help!
@michaelam29932 жыл бұрын
you slayed this tutorial :p
@DaveMontejano2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I’m glad so many have found this helpful.
@Suburb_hell Жыл бұрын
I was just gifting one of these from a family member. It’s super clean but the film advance lever is stuck. Does it need a battery to be able to advance?
@skymakai3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! The only thing you didn't cover is how to use the light meter.
@AugmentedGravity3 жыл бұрын
That thing's brand new.
@donkeypoo992 жыл бұрын
My father and law has one of these, with a 1980 Olympics strap
@syn164 жыл бұрын
Best how-to video!!!
@teshgold5 жыл бұрын
Does the switch that locks in the aperture give you aperture priority? I’ve heard there’s only shutter priority on this camera? If this isn’t the case do you mind explaining what that function is for?
@forsterl.stewart414 Жыл бұрын
It's for shutter priority. You select the shutter speed, and the aperture is chosen by the camera. Or program mode where the camera selects both shutter and aperture for correct exposure.
@MrSodaBelly4 жыл бұрын
I wanna use it as a point&shoot cuz my Yashica T4 is trash
@maddiephillips19372 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! It is super helpful! - My exposure count screen seems stuck on 38, and doesn’t change with a new role of film, does anyone know how to rewind this please?
@calilforniasurf61553 жыл бұрын
I just got one today at a fleemarket for 5 dollars. This was so helpful. Did i get a good deal?
@DaveMontejano3 жыл бұрын
Incredible deal!
@calilforniasurf61553 жыл бұрын
@@DaveMontejano i did? how much did i save?
@DaveMontejano3 жыл бұрын
@@calilforniasurf6155 these are going for at least $100-$150 these days.
@calilforniasurf61553 жыл бұрын
Wow that is great! Im excited to get started. Im going to put aome photos on my website www.jmnydistribution.com Where is a good place to start?
@them20022 жыл бұрын
Great review!
@kahliadahlia2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video very helpful
@torimurphy9940 Жыл бұрын
I have this camera and I bought it in working condition but it won’t work! I put a duracell 28A battery in it is this why?
@DaveMontejano Жыл бұрын
What isn’t it doing? Like it won’t fire? Lights don’t come on? Need some more info.
@EL_VIZUALZ5 жыл бұрын
Great review 👍🏽
@billybillymartin3 жыл бұрын
super helpful thanks!
@chrissyk45772 жыл бұрын
Great video!! Thanks for sharing! I am looking to purchase one, may I please ask you where you got yours? It looks like brand new condition!
@DaveMontejano2 жыл бұрын
I bought mine locally on Facebook.
@Raspberry9314 жыл бұрын
great video! thank you!
@DaveMontejano4 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@emzded4 жыл бұрын
question , how do u turn off the camera to save battery life ?
@DaveMontejano4 жыл бұрын
Camera only uses battery when shooting or turning on the light meter. once you stop pressing buttons it will turn off and not use battery.
@SharonCoker5 жыл бұрын
This was super informative! Thank you so much!
@TourGuide2233 жыл бұрын
Payed 40 dollars for this camera in an antique store in a small town in Minnesota
@DaveMontejano3 жыл бұрын
That’s all wins there friend. Thanks for stopping by. Happy shooting!
@maritmae65464 жыл бұрын
I would like to buy a camera like this, but Is it a big downgrade that it doesn’t has a build in flash? I’m just a beginner so I don’t really know if it’s a must
@DaveMontejano4 жыл бұрын
Built in flashes are always kind of bad quality. This is the better camera than one with built in flash. If you are a beginner then this is the perfect camera to start learning.
@maritmae65464 жыл бұрын
Buster Photo alright thank you! Definitely buying one :D
@jaredjds20113 жыл бұрын
So I get that you set your ISO depending on the film speed you’re shooting, but how do I know what my shutter speed should be to balance it? Just guess? I know people now days use light meters but how’d they do it back then?
@DaveMontejano3 жыл бұрын
Great question. I’ll try to answer it as best I can. First with this camera. This camera has a built in light meter so it will tell you, or if using the program mode will choose these settings for you. That’s for this camera specifically. Now if we go back a couple of decades there was an era without light meters. So there were rules that you went by depending on the light that was available. For example the sunny 16 rule. Or the f11 if it’s cloudy rule just to name a few. These rules made it easy for situations where the light was plentiful. This was also the era of one use flash bulbs. These usually came with a guide for recommended settings for a certain distance away for the camera. It wasn’t always perfect because sometimes folks would misjudge light and distance but for the most part things were ok. Now if we go back even more to the beginning of photography, there was a time when only professional photographers had cameras. These folks used cameras so much that it was easy to judge light by sight and make the right decisions. Which is a skill that could be developed in any era of photography. You take so many pictures that you begin to have a feel for what settings to use with trial and error. I hope I didn’t fall of track there and that answered your question. Let me know if you have anymore. Thanks for stopping by!
@carlosdequesada72012 жыл бұрын
Hello! I was wondering what kind of film to use on this camera If you would let me know I really appreciate it. Found one from my father when he was traveling but cannot find the film he used for it.
@DaveMontejano2 жыл бұрын
You can use any 35mm sometimes referred to as 135 film. Color or black and white. The palmist popular one nowadays is Portra 400 by Kodak. Just make sure it’s 35mm/135 film. A cheaper option would be colorplus 200. My favorite black and white film is Tri-x by Kodak and Hp5 by Ilford. By locally if you can otherwise b&h photo has the best online prices. Avoid Amazon. It’s a rip off.
@jimmyb15593 жыл бұрын
Thank you soooo much. Just subscribed. I see some with the word program on the face plate in green and some in black. Is there any difference between the two? Thanks again.
@DaveMontejano3 жыл бұрын
I’ve never seen one that wasn’t green. But if it says program it should work the same.
@jimmyb15593 жыл бұрын
@@DaveMontejano Thank you !
@miguelconstantino-guzman79575 жыл бұрын
I will definitely give a like, subscription, and share!!! Thanks A LOT
@McAuley24423 жыл бұрын
If you leave the lens in Auto mode, but don’t put the shutter speed to program, leave it at 500 say, will the camera a still adjust the aperture? Or does this function only work when the dial is set to program?
@chocomallows13553 жыл бұрын
hii i found a canon ae1 program on a used market(online) for 50 euros it works mint condition comes with bag and flash. should i get it?
@DaveMontejano3 жыл бұрын
Sounds good to me.
@chocomallows13553 жыл бұрын
@@DaveMontejano thanks ill take it before could take it😅😅😅
@Crystal_D3 жыл бұрын
Very helpful! 😊 thanks 🙏🏾 I wish I could find one for $100.
@praveenkumarnagaraj1602 жыл бұрын
I paid 200 bucks for ae-1 program with 50mm 1.8 cannon lens. Worth the price?
@DaveMontejano2 жыл бұрын
That is what they are going for these days. So I’d say yes.
@maidianele64965 жыл бұрын
The condition of your camera is amazing! Where did you purchase it?
@DaveMontejano5 жыл бұрын
Maidi Anelē round it on Craigslist I think.
@Jejepere3 жыл бұрын
I got this camera at a garage sale and I fell in love! It's in perfect condition, but the advance lever is stuck. Any ideas on how to fix it?
@DaveMontejano3 жыл бұрын
Have you replaced the battery yet?
@alysonfaulhaber78195 жыл бұрын
I just purchased an AE-1 Program and I need to replace the battery door. Do you know how to go about that?? thanks so much!
@Jail-Left-Wing-Traitors5 жыл бұрын
not too easy, you need to remove the entire top off the camera, then slide then pin out..avoid it if you can... unless you are good at fixing things. if you live in the UK, i will fix it for free if you have a new door ( they are hard to find )
@alysonfaulhaber78195 жыл бұрын
I found a door and actually just barely had to take the top off and slid the door on and attached it to the pin. Thanks!